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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,990

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,482

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $4,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimRSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,795 $25,060 $28,610
Base Invoice $33,403 $23,398 $26,708
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720    
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
Convenience Package   1,395  
Cargo cover   135 135
Navigation system   795 795
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651    
All-weather floor mats 185 66 66
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
Convenience Package   1,217  
Cargo cover   118 118
Navigation system   694 694
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
AWD   1,631 1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 1,955 8,035 5,445
Options (change) 1,836 7,189 4,930
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $37,545 $33,990 $34,950
Total Invoice $36,034 $31,482 $32,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,038
Model Year201320142014
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimRSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$37,545$33,990$34,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$31,715$31,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0
Total Invoice$36,034$31,482$32,533
Adjustments for Features0-2,107-3,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,034$29,375$28,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$379$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201320142014
ModelGolf / GTIEscapeEscape
TrimRSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,605$6,880$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,107-3,537

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132014
ModelGolf / GTIEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in105.9 in
Length165.4 in178.1 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested112571%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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